Exploring the association of dual use of the VHA and Medicare with mortality: separating the contributions of inpatient and outpatient services

• Main Authors: Liu Li (Author), An Hyonggin (Author), Wolinsky Fredric D (Author), Miller Thomas R (Author), Rosenthal Gary E (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older veterans may use both the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Medicare, but the association of dual use with health outcomes is unclear. We examined the association of indirect measures of dual use with mortality.</p>...